21-Year-Old Woman Killed in Saticoy Street DUI Collision [Van Nuys, CA]

Van Nuys, CA (July 17, 2023) – On Sunday, a 21-year-old woman died and other people including an 11-year-old girl were hurt in a Saticoy Street DUI collision.

The fatal head-on collision took place at about 3 a.m. near 405 Freeway.

Police said a man believed to be driving under the influence was westbound when it swerved into eastbound lanes and collided with another car before striking a power pole.

A 21-year-old woman in the second vehicle was declared dead at the scene while four other people including the 11-year-old girl were injured in the accident.

Responding officers detained the male driver on suspicion of DUI. 

After the traffic collision, wires were reported to be down in the area. In the meantime, officers are still investigating.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family of the deceased in the Saticoy Street DUI collision. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. Similarly, we also wish those who were injured in this collision a fast recovery.

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Dealing With Fatal Traffic Collisions

We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one in a traffic incident similar to the Saticoy Street DUI collision is devastating.

More so, if it is to deal with the legalities of a wrongful death case. You need the help of legal experts to fight for you and to get the justice your loved one deserves.

The benefit of getting yourself a wrongful death attorney is that they will help you get compensation for the economic and non-economic damages incurred as a result of the death.

However, know that with a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on which the bereaved can take legal action. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It will only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain amount of time. When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. Thus, the loved ones can no longer file a lawsuit.

Thus, it is crucial to know and understand these time limitations, as they vary from state to state and case to case.

Hire Our Legal Team

So, to the loved ones of the person who died in the Van Nuys fatal head-on collision, talk to us here at Sweet Lawyers. Our legal experts will guide you on how to go about a possible wrongful death claim.

In fact, when you hire us, our attorneys will exhaust their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses and analyze evidence.

Call our offices right now at (800) 674 7852.